For many people who require vision correction, eyeglasses are essential for having the best vision possible. Attractive and well-maintained eyeglasses are also an important part of a person's appearance. Your eyeglasses are a significant investment, and come with specific care and cleaning requirements. By spending a few minutes each day caring for and cleaning your eyeglasses, you can prolong their usefulness and good looks.
Method 1
Step 1
Place your eyeglasses under warm running water to remove any loose debris or dust.
Step 2
While your glasses are still wet, make a lather with a few drops of mild dishwashing solution on your clean fingers. Use this to gently rub the frames and the lenses. This method will not only keep your lenses clear, but helps keep the frames clean.
Step 3
Rinse your glasses with clear running water, then carefully dry with a soft, absorbent cotton cloth.
Method 2
Step 1
Use a commercial cleaning spray made especially for eyeglasses, if preferred. Spray both sides of the lenses thoroughly with the solution.
Step 2
Using a circular motion, gently rub the sprayed solution onto the lenses with clean hands to remove any smudges or fingerprints. Carefully dry lenses with a soft microfiber cloth or a cleaning cloth made especially for eyeglasses.
Step 3
Use a spray specially intended for anti-reflective lens if your glasses have an anti-reflective, or AR coating. Never clean AR lenses when they are dry, as using a dry cloth on a dry lens will scratch the coating, according to the website All About Vision.
Step 4
Wash the cleaning cloth every week with a mild detergent; avoid the use of fabric softener on the cloth, as this could cause smearing of your lenses.
Tips and Warnings
- It is important to not only clean your lenses, but the frames as well, according to the website EyeglassLensDirect.com. Because your frames come in contact with your face, they can quickly develop a dirty coating caused by the oils on your skin. (See References 2)
- Always use a very soft non-abrasive cotton cloth or a lens-cleaning cloth made especially for eyeglasses. Using paper towels or your clothing to dry your glasses can create permanent scratches on the lenses. Take care not to damage your eyeglasses when cleaning them. Always hold your eyeglasses by the center of the frame, using your thumb and index finger. Holding glasses by one temple only can distort or bend the frames.
Things You'll Need
- Mild dishwashing detergent
- Spray cleaner for eyeglasses
- Soft cotton, microfiber or eyeglass cleaning cloth
